Minor in Political Science
OVERVIEW
Who is this program for?
A minor in political science is ideal for students passionate about understanding political systems, public policies, and global issues. It supports careers in government, law, public relations, international relations, nonprofit organizations, or roles in political analysis and advocacy.
Program Overview
Deepen your understanding of government, policy, and political systems with the Political Science Minor at the University of Kentucky. This program equips you with analytical and critical thinking skills essential for navigating today’s complex political landscape.
Whether you’re majoring in law, business, journalism, education, international studies, public health, or any other field, a minor in Political Science can enhance your ability to analyze policy issues, understand political behavior, and communicate effectively about governmental processes.
You’ll explore topics such as American politics, comparative politics, international relations, public policy, and political theory. These skills are highly applicable to careers in law, public administration, advocacy, journalism, business, international organizations, and nonprofit work.
Prepare to make an impact—whether through leadership, research, public service, or further studies in law or graduate school. The Political Science Minor provides valuable insights that can complement and strengthen your primary area of study.
FIND OUT EXACTLY
What You'll Learn
Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.
Get a Head Start with an
Accelerated Pathway
This program is part of the Accelerated Master's Pathways program. If you plan to obtain a related master's degree, this program can save you time and money with dual credit hours when you sign up.
How to Add this Minor
Prospective students: Minors and certificates are declared once you are a current University of Kentucky student.
Current students: You can add this minor online in myUK GPS. Under "My Program of Study" on the right side of the screen, click the link "Request a major/minor/certificate change". If you need help, contact your academic advisor.
You should talk with your advisor about how adding a program to your plan of study will impact graduation time and any graduation requirements of your major.
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Students who get involved in activities outside of the classroom tend to do better academically and develop meaningful relationships with others at UK. Our network of student organizations and activities has something for everyone, from academic to professional to fun!
